Mark Charles is the son of a Navajo father and a Dutch-American mother. He is an activist, speaker, and author on Native American issues. In 2019, Mark published "Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery" with co-author Prof. Soong-Chan Rah. In 2020 he was an independent candidate for President of the United States. If everyone in America who called themselves a Christian was actually a follower of the Way of Jesus, Mark would be the President right now. A...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 88
You can stream or purchase a high quality version of the song at Chris's Bandcamp page or purchase his Christmas EP from 2020 (which also includes the song). Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Jan 01, 2022•3 min•Ep. 87
The full video for "I moved from one South Africa to another" can be found HERE Common Hymnal is HERE More about Naomi Tutu HERE Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Dec 28, 2021•12 min•Ep. 86
The video for the song "215" can be found here , which features numerous Canadian musicians, including Steve Bell, a former guest on the podcast. You can discover Brian's music through any streaming platform or purchase it directly through his website . You can find out more info about Cheryl Bear, who co-wrote the song with Brian, on her website . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Dec 21, 2021•55 min•Ep. 85
Chris's talk is in part based on his book Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas: A guide for churches and families, which can be purchased through most book outlets . Chris has also released a couple of albums of Christmas music, one electronic instrumental and one more traditional . This is the first of two episodes on resting at Christmas, The second will be made available to Patreon subscribers and can be found HERE . Last year's Christmas Tent Talk (on serving others) can be found here , and ...
Dec 14, 2021•59 min•Ep. 84
Magical thinking has not disappeared from the modern political imagination. Politics is not called the ‘dark arts’ for nothing. Wherever one finds groups and individuals intent on forcing their agenda through the system, silencing their opponents, or decimating their foes with lethal violence, one finds shades of black magic. In service of getting what they want, who among us is not averse to manipulating boardroom membership, stacking church, charity or community organisations with the ‘right’ ...
Dec 07, 2021•43 min•Ep. 83
Danielle Strickland is well known to many listeners of Tent and friend to many friends of the show. We talk about building tiny homes, dealing with the principality of the nuclear family, bursting celebrity bubbles, and how the politics of power affects men and women differently. Lots of Good stuff here for people learning to live well in a world that has lost its tiny mind! Danielle is an author, speaker, trainer, and global social justice advocate. Her aggressive compassion has served people f...
Nov 30, 2021•59 min•Ep. 82
We interrupt regular programming while Stephen responds to listener questions about Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Poppies, and memorialising war. Most of the Tent theology and bible teaching will touch on matters of war, violence and peace in some way. Most of the guests on the programme are also committed to non-violence as a way of life and thought. The following episodes are particularly relevant to these issues. War Romans 13 Violence Objections to Non Violence Go Buy Two Swords Shane Claib...
Nov 25, 2021•23 min•Ep. 81
"Love in action is listening to understand, not to react." Long time listeners to Tent will know Sean McCoy as a friend, inspiration and occasional co-host of the show. His daughters can be heard beginning and ending every episode. Sean hails from Texas, has served time in the armed services and the oil and gas industry, has been a proud patriot and gun-owner and an enthusiastic American nationalist for much of his life. Then things changed. Stephen sits down with Sean for a proper conversation ...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 80
New Testament scholar Scot McKnight and his daughter Laura Barringer join the Tent to discuss their book A Church Called Tov. Though it initially focuses on toxic church environments, abusive church leaders, and the people who enable them, the book is primarily a call for our communities to be transformed into families devoted to goodness as we seek—to use McKnight's word—Christoformity together. There is no quick fix to developing a "goodness culture" as Barringer and McKnight recommend. Instea...
Nov 16, 2021•51 min•Ep. 79
Dr. Chris Green thinks more deeply and more wonderfully on race, justice and pentecostalism than anyone you know. He is a prolific author and professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University. Rev. Kenneth Tanner is a priest, theologian, wise guide and kind colleague to many friends of Tent (including amongst others Brad Jersak and Brian Zahnd). Kenneth and Chris meet regularly for theological conversations, and were kind to allow Stephen to listen in and record. Along the way we talk abou...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 78
Terry M. Wildman (Ojibwe and Yaqui) is the lead translator, general editor, and project manager of the brilliant First Nations Version of the New Testament. He serves as the director of spiritual growth and leadership development for Native InterVarsity. He is also the founder of Rain Ministries and has previously served as a pastor and worship leader. He and his wife, Darlene, live in Arizona. More about Terry and the FNV can be found HERE. Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruit...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 77
Friend of the show Brad Jersak joins the Tent to talk about his new book A More Christlike Word. Any conversation with Brad is always a balm to the soul and a tonic to the mind, and this one is no different! All about Brad and his books can be found HERE . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can get LOTS of extra good material and support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Oct 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 76
Harmony Smith is the Director of Worship for the Vineyard Movement in the UK & Ireland where she encourages, raises up, and trains worship and music leaders, and she also co-pastors Belfast City Church with her husband Andy. From her bio: "Harmony is a worshiper, songwriter and pastor whose heart is all about seeing people connect with Jesus in a lifestyle of worship. This passion is particularly clear in her songs, which can be found on several Vineyard UK & Ireland worship albums, incl...
Oct 19, 2021•57 min•Ep. 75
Obery M. Hendricks joins the Tent to talk about his searing new book Christians against Christianity. He is a visiting research scholar at Columbia University and has held positions at Drew University and Princeton Theological Seminary. He has also served as president of Payne Theological Seminary, the oldest African-American theological institution in the country. More about Hendricks and his work HERE Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by beco...
Oct 12, 2021•48 min•Ep. 74
David Blower is a wordsmith, a singer songwriter, a host of the Nomad podcast and the author of some of the best political theology Stephen Backhouse has ever read. You can find out about David and how to find his words and music HERE . The Nomad podcast can be found HERE. The YoHo Journal can be found HERE . You can get 10% off by entering the code TENT10. Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HER...
Oct 05, 2021•59 min•Ep. 73
Pete Enns and Jared Byas are the hosts of the Bible for Normal People podcast and the authors of a number of excellent books. We talked about the dangers of doing good theology in this crazy christianised age of ours, and, despite everything, the continued relevance and joy they find in the bible. Their podcast is HERE Pete's books can be found HERE Jared's books can be found HERE Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can get LOTS of extra good material and suppo...
Sep 28, 2021•51 min•Ep. 72
Leroy Logan is the UK's most highly decorated and well known black police officer. He is the founding member of the Black Police Association. He is the author of "Closing Ranks", which detailed his time as a senior police officer in London. In "Red White and Blue", the dramatised version of his story directed by Steve McQueen, Logan was played by the actor John Boyega. More information about Leroy Logan can be found HERE . Today's conversation with Natasha Beckles comes to us with thanks to the ...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 71
This is the fourth part of the full series which will be released for Patreon subscribers. You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Sep 14, 2021•57 min•Ep. 70
Dolly Waddell is a mentor for individuals and a coach for organisations and teams. She is a veritable whirlwind of positive ideas, practical steps and encouragement, especially when it comes to developing female leaders. You can find out more about her work HERE. Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Sep 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 69
This is third part of the full series, which will be released for Patreon subscribers. You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 68
Virginia Linzee and Andrea Lippke join the Tent for the second part of a deep discussion around abortion, adoption and raising Down Syndrome children. More about Andrea Lippke and her work can be found HERE . More about Virginia Linzee and her work can be found HERE and HERE Virgina has supplied the following notes of her research. Scroll to the end for a lovely tribute to her son. Additional statistics of note that are important background are (these are all USA): US Top Indications for Abortio...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 67
This is second part of the full series, which will be released for Patreon subscribers. You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Aug 17, 2021•58 min•Ep. 66
Virginia Linzee and Andrea Lippke join the Tent for part one of a deep discussion around abortion, adoption and raising Down Syndrome children. More about Andrea Lippke and her work can be found HERE . More about Virginia Linzee and her work can be found HERE and HERE Virgina has supplied the following notes of her research. Scroll to the end for a lovely tribute to her son. Additional statistics of note that are important background are (these are all USA): US Top Indications for Abortion: 74% ...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 65
We launch another bible study at the beginning of the world, this time on the book of Acts, followed by a debrief with Stephen, Natasha Beckles and Christopher Marchand. This is beginning of the full series, which will be released for Patreon subscribers. You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 64
You can subscribe to The Hyphen wherever you get your podcasts. More about the series, Rabbi Finegold and the Jewish Living Lab can be found HERE. Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Jul 27, 2021•55 min•Ep. 63
Ben Richards BSc, PhD is an expert in paleoclimate and climate change. He is a leader in YWAM England and instigator of YWAM's COP26 outreach SteeringGroup. He has lived and worked all over the world and is currently based in London. For more information Ben recommends: -Tearfund info sheet: HERE -Atmospheric Scientist Katharine Hayhoe: HERE -For slightly more science, (and no biblical references!) the Royal Society has very good summaries of climate science HERE -For help understanding why clim...
Jul 20, 2021•51 min•Ep. 62
The Revd. Dr. Myron Penner is a scholar priest and the author of the provocative book "The End of Apologetics: Christian Witness In A Postmodern Context". You can find out more about him and his book HERE and HERE. More about the Tent Summer School HERE Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Jul 13, 2021•54 min•Ep. 61
More about Rachel and her writing HERE More about the Tent Summer School HERE Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Jul 06, 2021•48 min•Ep. 60
Tom Millay is a leading scholar of Kierkegaard, an opponent of nationalism and a pastor in a deeply patriotic part of the world. He's also intellectually generous, charming and kind. Bonus! Tom's talks and sermons are HERE and his book "You Must Change Your Life" can be found HERE More about the Tent Summer School HERE Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 59
